My Own Tracks

w c

My Own Tracks

 

A train horn I grew up hearing

Two blocks from my home

It was an accepted part of living

With the workers to me all known

 

Many worked in the yard

And got the cars in line

With a red caboose put last

With brakemen there inside

 

My uncle was an engineer

And lived in a very nice home

The railroad was a good living

And new vehicles he owned

 

Some thought I’d work there too

As my grandfather and uncles did

But I moved off to college

To find a different way to live

 

Some friends have worked long

With decades riding trains

With good pay and benefits

And a retirement check they’ll claim

 

I took a different path

Along my own tracks

And my life’s been very good

With no looking back

  • Author: w c (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 22nd, 2018 10:24
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Comments4

  • Frogspoetry

    it is a very inspirational thing to be your own person,instead of doing what everyone expected you to do.And not to regret your decisions,very inspiring.My you enjoy every pleasure that life has to offer.

    • w c

      Thanks Frogspoetry. I'm happy i found my on path . I hope I've been an example for those who wish to make their own way in life..

    • Hesther

      this poem is really nice; the rhythm really suits the tone, almost emphasising the train aspect of the poem. Awesome stuff!

      • w c

        Thanks so much, Madeleine. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem

      • orchidee

        A fine write w c.

        • w c

          Thanks, orchidee. I appreciate your support.

        • Goldfinch60

          We each go our own paths in life, and the one you chose has made you the person you are today. Good write.

          • w c

            Thanks, Goldfinch. I'm glad you could relate to the poem.



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